This course is part of the iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs Specialization

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An introduction to the Objective-C programming language.  This will prepare you for more extensive iOS app development and build a foundation for advanced iOS development topics.
Objective-C programming requires a Mac laptop or desktop computer.  An iOS device is optional if the learner is willing to working exclusively with the simulator.  Some learners have been able to work with an OS X virtual machine on Windows, but explaining how to do that is beyond the scope of this course.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
1.       Read and write Objective-C
2.       Have a strong grasp of Objective-C objects
3.       Organize their code professionally using objects and blocks
4.       Prototype several entry-level apps

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iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs Specialization

Approx. 15 hours to complete

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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

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Skills you will gain

iOS App Development
Computer Programming
Xcode
Objective-C

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 1 of 6 in the

iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs Specialization

Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

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Instructors

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Don Patterson

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Informatics and Computer Science

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Sam Kaufman

Partner at Gradient

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University of California, Irvine

Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Get Ready. Get Set. Go!

Welcome to Week 1! This week we will be discussing a variety of topics including the tools that we will be using, a basic orientation to the programming environment and the very basic programming syntax that Objective-C inherits from the C language.

4 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 114 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Functions, Scopes and Encapsulation - oh my!

Welcome to Week 2! This week we will be learning about how functions are defined in C and then how methods are defined in Objective-C. We will look at the more complex rules surrounding scoping and encapsulation of variables and functions. We'll end the week learning about Objective-C objects and memory.

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 89 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Object Lesson

Welcome to Week 3! At the end of this week you will be able to use Objective-C objections by defining them, instantiating them and passing messages to them. We will also introduce you to some of the objects that are build into the language.

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 123 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week

Week 4

5 hours to complete

System Libraries to the Rescue

Welcome to Week 4! This week we will be learning about built-in features that help to manage data structures and memory

5 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 249 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM FOUNDATIONS OF OBJECTIVE-C APP DEVELOPMENT

by BIJan 9, 2016

Great course to start IOS development!

I want more!

Please put another class with the UX design for IOS apps, please!

by GLNov 7, 2015

By learning this course, I have a basic understanding about objective-C language and I could write basic iOS apps.

It makes me interested in iOS app development at the same time.

Thanks a lot.

by KMApr 1, 2017

New to programming, so some material that the professor glanced over was hard to follow. I really enjoyed this course, the pacing seemed great. Will try to complete things moving forward.

by DRApr 9, 2017

Really good beginners course as it actively gets you building apps whilst trying to teach you key concepts of programming in Objective C

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About the iOS Development for Creative Entrepreneurs Specialization

This Specialization focuses on the basics of iOS application development. You’ll gain the skills you need to create your own app, including fluency in Objective-C and UIKit and SpriteKit user interface concepts, and you’ll learn to leverage networking, security, audio, video, location, and sensor frameworks. In the final Capstone Project, you’ll apply your skills to create a networked game that leverages sensors on the phone to create a unique gaming experience, and that you can showcase in job applications and interviews or offer in the iTunes store.

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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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